Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Frontenac County
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) industry is ever-changing and new innovations worthy of celebration are born every day. At Frontenac County, GIS is used to bring spatial solutions to staff and the public; this includes interactive mapping solutions, customized applications, printed cartographic products, analysis and maintenance of spatial data, and so much more.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a way to handle and display information through digital maps. Local governments use GIS to manage and update property information, keep track of assets, and to help plan and make important decisions.
Interactive mapping
The County of Frontenac offers many options for finding your way or finding map based information.
Our Frontenac Maps portal offers interactive mapping tools that enable you to explore the County of Frontenac like never before. You can search streets, addresses and places of interest. You can view your property and find information about local services and features. It can help to answer questions you may have about specific areas or topics.
Map gallery and custom mapping
In addition to the interactive mapping you can also view our map gallery where you can download and print ready to use maps. The County of Frontenac also provides custom mapping services for unique and challenging projects. Whether you are looking for a simple map of your property to hang on the wall or a more detailed map we may be able to help. To discuss potential projects you can get in touch with our GIS staff.
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FrontenacMaps.ca relaunched
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There's new functionality, new mapping resources, and a whole new selection of useful open data available now on the newly redesigned FrontenacMaps.ca.
The site, originally launched in 2010, is the public-facing information portal for the Frontenac County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department. GIS offers services including interactive mapping solutions, customized applications, printed cartographic products, and analysis and maintenance of spatial data to clients both in-house and external. It's work that helps people to precisely understand and visualize the geography and geographic boundaries in Frontenac.
The new site is on the ArcGIS platform by internationally renowned GIS software system developer, Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri).
As well as a fresh look, the newest iteration of FrontenacMaps.ca adds new applications and links to similar off-site resources.
Also new is an open data portal. For the first time, everyone with an internet connection has serve-yourself access to download spatial datasets on a wide range of subjects including trails, building footprints, zoning, points of interest, and much more.
"We're really happy to offer the new FrontenacMaps.ca to the public," says Frontenac County GIS Manager, Kevin Farrell. "This site allows for a much-improved user experience enabling us to reach and serve more people, more quickly."
The new site went live on November 14, 2022 as Geography Awareness Week kicked off.
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Frontenac County Council proclaims GIS day 2022
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Frontenac County Council voted at its October 19 regular meeting to proclaim November 16 GIS day in Frontenac. See the agenda from that meeting HERE.
The proclamation reads:
Whereas Geography Awareness Week is November 14 - 18, 2022;
And Whereas International Geographic Information System (GIS) Day is November 16, 2022;
And Whereas Geography Awareness Week promotes GIS and geographic literacy;
And Whereas GIS is an important part of geography awareness;
And Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to expanding GIS awareness throughout the County in order to showcase real-world applications of GIS.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims November 16, 2022 as GIS Day in Frontenac County.
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Visit the new FrontenacMaps.ca
We're marking GeoWeek and GIS Day this year with the relaunch of the the Frontenac County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department's public-facing information portal. Click HERE to read all about it, then see it at FrontenacMaps.ca.
Watch: What is GIS?
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GIS refers to a variety of computer-based systems that manage, manipulate, and analyze geographically-referenced data. Local governments have used GIS for years to manage and update property information, emergency operations, infrastructure, and environmental resources. Check out the Geospatial Revolution video below to better understand the power of this important technology and the role it plays in everyday life:
